Question

The consumers of a pond ecosystem are represented by

• A. All of the above
• B. Bottom-dwelling forms
• C. Zooplanktons
• D. Free-swimming forms

Answer 1

The correct option is A All of the above

Introduction to consumers
Consumers are organisms that depend on plants for obtaining food. Consumers include herbivores that directly feed on plants, carnivores that feed on other animals, and omnivores that feed on both plants and animals.

Consumers of a pond ecosystem
Consumers in a pond ecosystem include -

1. Zooplanktons which include microscopic animals that are herbivorous and directly feed on phytoplanktons.
2. Free-swimming fishes, both small and large.
3. Bottom-dwelling forms which include snails, crabs, prawns, aquatic insects, other crustaceans, etc.

Final answer
(D) All of the above